5mo ago
$119,000 — $221,000 USD/yr

Senior Corporate Counsel – Legal Transactions

United StatesUnited StatesRemoteexecutive
Legal & ComplianceOtherCorporate CounselLegal Director
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Overview

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

The attorney will own the execution of day-to-day sales and commercial legal process activity. This role will partner closely the sales team, as well as reseller-, finance-, sales-operations-, account management and other teams to execute on company…

Requirements Summary

JD plus 10-15 years combined law firm and in-house legal department experience with at least 6 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements in a high-pressure tech sales environment Substantial experience negotiating SaaS…

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Join us in bringing joy to customer experience.  Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.   

Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. 

Responsibilities

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  • →Draft, review, and negotiate master services, data processing, partner and reseller, business associate, end user license, service level, and confidentiality agreements.
  • →Lead complex deals with customers and partners of every size, from mid-market accounts to large global enterprises.
  • →Advise Sales, Product, Partner team, Sales Operations, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance on legal and business issues and address data use, privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and regulatory questions that arise in deals.
  • →Offer practical solutions that protect the company and keep deals moving in a high-pressure, high-growth environment.
  • →Build and refine contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and frequently asked questions that raise deal velocity across the team.

You will join a business-focused Transactions team inside Legal and Compliance, reporting to the VP, Legal Transactions. You will work side-by-side with Sales leadership, and you will have a real voice in how Five9 handles AI terms in customer contracts as the market changes.

Requirements

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  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 7+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience.
  • 4+ years in-house drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements in a fast sales environment.
  • Experience negotiating SaaS, cloud, and other technology agreements.
  • Experience addressing data privacy issues in commercial contracts.
  • Experience negotiating AI-related contract terms, such as data use and training rights, output ownership, and AI regulatory compliance.
  • Experience managing multiple negotiations and projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong commercial judgment, with the ability to balance legal risk against business goals.

Nice to Have

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  • Experience with telecommunications, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance issues in commercial contracts.
  • Experience supporting product teams on AI-enabled and data-driven features.
  • Familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and U.S. privacy laws such as CCPA and CPRA.
  • Working knowledge of cloud company business processes, including go-to-market, customer experience, and finance.
  • Experience improving contract lifecycle management and legal operations at a high-growth technology company.
  • Comfort using AI tools to speed up contract drafting, review, and negotiation.

You are an excellent drafter and negotiator, organized, energetic, and good at building trust with internal clients. You can turn complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear business guidance, and you stay calm and precise when volume is high.

  • Shape legal strategy for AI, data governance, and cloud contact center transactions while the rules are still being written.
  • Work with a collaborative legal team that values business judgment.
  • Competitive total compensation and a full benefits package.
  • Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, with a team-first culture that celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment where people can be their authentic selves.

As part of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Five9 supports pay transparency during the entire recruitment process.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.

Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Our total reward package also includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost. We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
  • Generous employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

The US base salary range for this role is below.
$119,000—$221,000 USD

Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  The more inclusive we are, the better we are.  Five9 is an equal opportunity employer. 

Five9 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@five9.com to request an accommodation. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law.


View our privacy policy, including our privacy notice to California residents here: https://www.five9.com/pt-pt/legal.  

Note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for commencing employment with Five9.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States
Remote within one country
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$119,000–$221,000 a year
9% below the $187,000 median for Corporate Counsel jobs on Jobera (79 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
170 days ago
Employer
has 86 open jobs on Jobera in 7 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
May 7, 2026
First seen
May 8, 2026
Last seen
October 25, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
169
Repost count
0
Trust Level
51%
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October 25, 2026

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Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact centre software.

Employees
1,001-5,000
Founded
2001
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Senior Corporate Counsel – Legal Transactions$119,000 — $221,000 USD